![]() Taika Waititi ( Thor: Ragnarok) and Phil Johnston ( Ralph Breaks the Internet) are currently working on a series based on the world of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, while an adaptation of Broadway's Matilda the Musical is also in development.ĭahl is one of the most adapted children's authors of all time. Netflix’s acquisition of the Roald Dahl Story Company builds on a previous arrangement it signed with the company in 2018, under which the streamer would create a slate of animated projects based on the author's works. Related: Roald Dahl Wanted Charlie and the Chocolate Factory's Lead to be Black ![]() Fox and many more classic titles.Īs part of the arrangement, Netflix said in a statement it plans to create a "unique universe" of projects "across animated and live-action films and TV, publishing, games, immersive experiences, live theatre, consumer products and more." This opens up the possibility of seeing iconic characters like Willy Wonka and the Big Friendly Giant meeting in some capacity, but it remains to be seen how Netflix will extend the Dahl universe. ![]() Netflix has acquired the Roald Dahl Story Company, giving the streamer full rights to adapt the vast catalog of the beloved children's author, whose books include Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, James and the Giant Peach, Fantastic Mr. ![]()
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